Full scale civil war in Orumiyeh – security forces fire directly at the protesters.

Hundreds arrested….

At Least 13 protesters injured and taken to Matrahi Hospital in Orumiyeh and reports of 4 protesters in critical condition. Information on other hospitals currently not available.

Eye witnesses describe the level of violence by security agents as beyond words. Reports of a much larger showing by protesters in relation to previous weeks.

Currently Basiji forces, consisting mainly of young boys of no more than 25 years of age, carrying PVC pipes are present at Artesh, Amniyati, Bakeri, Khayam, University and other streets.

Tens of protesters were transferred today to one of the buildings belonging to Basiji forces at Mokhaberat square at the entrance of Bargh street; a building that until 4 years ago was one of the safe houses for the Ministry of Intelligence in Orumiyeh.

Moments ago, plain clothes agents were seen at Matrahi hospital, transferring protesters who were not in critical condition to an undisclosed location. One of the nurses at Matrahi stated that the injured may very well have been transferred to Arefian Hospital under the supervision of the IRGC.

The IRGC is responsible for the protection of the State building and Seda va Sima (Iran’s National Broadcasting Corporation IRIB) in Western Azarbaijan. About an hour ago at least 10, black Toyota Land Cruisers were seen surrounding the state building and the IRIB.

The presence of such military vehicles is reminiscent of protests that took place in the province of Naghdeh in 2006 when citizens protested against a caricature that was published in Iran newspaper. At the time, 13 citizens were martyred as a result of direct gun shots by security agents.

Moments ago, security forces were seen arresting a number of young citizens at internet cafes, seeking to publish and disseminate photos and news regarding the clashes and protests in Orumiyeh today.

A source at one of the hospitals reports on 2 fatalities at Matrahi hospital in Orumiyeh. Although not yet confirmed, there are reports of at least 5 fatalities during today’s violent protests in Orumiyeh.